All eyes on new Apple CEO Tim Cook as he takes over Steve Jobs' old role of pitchman to unveil new iPhone tonight

This Jan 11, 2011 file photo shows Apple Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook speaking to reporters during a press conference in New York. -- PHOTO: AFP SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Apple's Tim Cook is expected to kick off his reign as chief executive on Tuesday by unveiling a hot new iPhone model that some analysts are predicting will be a bestseller. Mr Cook will be filling the shoes of legendary Apple co-founder and pitchman Steve Jobs, who surrendered the California company's helm in August due to health reasons. Mr Jobs, 56, who underwent an operation for pancreatic cancer in 2004 and a liver transplant in 2009, remains with Apple as chairman of the board of directors. Apple is holding the event in an intimate auditorium at its Cupertino headquarters and has invited only select press to be present for Mr Cook's on-stage debut as chief executive. 'For a moment tomorrow, all eyes ...